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Please read this user manual first! Dear Customer, Thank you for prefering a Beko product. We hope that you get the best results from your product which has been manufactured with high quality and state-of-the-art technology. Therefore, please read this entire user manual and all other accompanying documents carefully before using the product and keep it as a reference for future use.
TABLE OF CONTENTS 1 General safety instructions 1.1 Life and property safety ---------------------------------------------------------------------------5 1.2 Children's safety -----------------------------------------------------------------------------------6 1.3 Electrical safety ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------6 1.4 Hot surface safety ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------7 2 Important instructions for the environment 2.1 Compliance with WEEE Directive ------------------------------------------------------------------8 2.2 Package information ------------------------------------------------------------------------------8 3 Intended use 4 Your product 4.1 Overview -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------9...
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TABLE OF CONTENTS 4.6.11 Child Lock ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------29 4.6.12 Progress of programme ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------29 4.6.13 Loading door lock ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------30 4.6.14 Changing the selections after programme has started -----------------------------------------------30 4.6.15 Cancelling the programme ------------------------------------------------------------------------------31 4.6.16 End of programme --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------31 4.6.17 Your machine features "Pause Mode". -----------------------------------------------------------------31 4.7 Maintenance and cleaning ------------------------------------------------------------------------32 4.7.1 Cleaning the detergent drawer --------------------------------------------------------------------------32 4.7.2 Cleaning the loading door and the drum ----------------------------------------------------------------32...
General safety instructions This section includes security instructions which may help prevent the injuries and material damage risks. All kinds of warranties shall be invalid if these instructions are not observed. 1.1 Life and property safety Never place the product on a carpet-covered floor. Electrical parts will get overheated since air cannot circulate from under the device.
1.2 Children's safety This product can be used by children who are at the age of 8 and over and the people whose physical, sensory or mental skills are not fully developed or who do not have necessary required experience and knowledge as long as they are supervised or trained about the safe use of the product and its risks.
Never touch the power cable plug with wet hands! Do not grab the power cord to unplug the machine, always unplug it by holding the socket with one hand, and pulling the plug with the other hand. Product should be unplugged during installation, maintenance, cleaning and repair procedures.
Important instructions for the environment 2.1 Compliance with WEEE Directive This product complies with EU WEEE Directive (2012/19/EU). This product bears a classification symbol for waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). This product has been manufactured with high quality parts and materials which can be reused and are suitable for recycling.
4.2 Package Contents 9- Power cable 10- Drain hose 11- Transportation safety bolts* 12- Mains water inlet hose (One of the following filter types is used for the mains hose connection.) a- Electronic water shut-off b- Mechanical water shut-off c- Standard 13- Liquid detergent container** 14- User Manual 15- Blind plug***...
4.3 Technical specifications Complying Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 1061/2010 Supplier name or trademark Beko Model name WTB820E1W Rated capacity (kg) Energy efficiency class / Scale from A+++ (Highest Efficiency) to D (Lowest Efficiency) A+++ Annual Energy Consumption (kWh) Energy consumption of the standard 60°C cotton programme at full load (kWh) 1,050 Energy consumption of the standard 60°C cotton programme at partial load (kWh)
4.4 Installation • Preparation of the location and electrical, tap water and waste water installations at the place of installation is the customer's responsibility. • Make sure that the water inlet and discharge hoses as well as the power cable are not folded, pinched or crushed while pushing the product into its place after installation or cleaning procedures.
4.4.3 Removing the transportation locks Loose all bolts with an appropriate wrench until they turn freely. Remove the transport safety bolts by rocking them slightly. Insert the plastic covers from the bag containing the user manual into the openings on the rear panel.
4.4.5 Connecting the drain hose to the drain • Attach the end of the drain hose directly to the waste water drain, lavatory or bathtub. CAUTION: Your drain house will be flooded if the hose comes out of its housing during water discharge.
4.4.6 Adjusting the feet CAUTION: In order to ensure that the product operates more silently and vibration-free, it must stand level and balanced on its feet. Balance the machine by adjusting the feet. Otherwise, the product may move from its place and cause crushing and vibration problems. CAUTION: Do not use any tools to loosen the lock nuts.
Electrical requirements Before you insert the plug into the wall socket make sure that the voltage and the frequency shown in the rating label corresponds to your electricity supply. We recommend that this appliance be connected to the mains supply via a suitable switched and fused socket in a readily accessible position.
Transportation of the product 1. Unplug the product before transporting it. 2. Remove water drain and water supply connections. 3. Drain all water that has remained in the product. 4. Install transportation safety bolts in the reverse order of removal procedure. Never move the product without the transportation safety bolts properly fixed in place! WARNING: Packaging materials are dangerous to children.
4.5 Preparation 4.5.1 Sorting the laundry * Sort laundry according to type of fabric, colour, and degree of soiling and allowable water temperature. * Always obey the instructions given on the garment tags. LAUNDRY WASH SYMBOLS Symbols for washing on machine WASH Maximum...
4.5.2 Preparing laundry for washing • Laundry items with metal attachments such as, underwiring , belt buckles or metal buttons will damage the product or break the glass door. Remove the metal pieces or wash the clothes by putting them in a laundry bag or pillow case. •...
4.5.4 Loading the laundry 1. Open the loading door. 2. Put the laundry items into the product, do not pack tightly. 3. Push and close the loading door until you hear the locking sound. Ensure that no items are caught in the door. The loading door is locked while a programme is running. The door can only be opened a while after the programme comes to an end.
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Choosing the detergent type Detergent type to be used depends on the fabric type and colour. • Use different detergents for coloured and white laundry. • Wash your delicate clothes only with special detergents (liquid detergent, wool shampoo, etc.) used solely for delicate clothes. •...
Using gel and tablet detergent • If the gel detergent thickness is fluid and your product does not contain a special liquid detergent cup, put the gel detergent into the main wash detergent compartment during first water intake. If your product contains a liquid detergent cup, fill the detergent into this cup before starting the programme.
4.5.7 Tips for efficient washing Clothes Delicates/ Light Colours and Black/Dark Colours Woollens/ Whites Colours Silks (Recommended (Recommended (Recommended (Recommended temperature temperature temperature range temperature range based range based on range based on on soiling level: 40-90 o C) based on soiling level: soiling level: cold soiling level: cold cold -40...
4.6.5 Main programmes Depending on the type of fabric, use the following main programmes. • Cottons Use this programme for your cotton laundry (sheets, bedlinen, towels, bathrobes, underwear etc.). Your laundry will be washed with vigorous washing action for a longer washing cycle.
• Down Wear Use this programme to wash your coats, vest, jackets etc. containing feathers with a "machine-washable" label on them. Thanks to special spinning profiles, it is ensured that the water reaches the air gaps amongst the feathers. • Drum Clean Use regularly (once in every 1-2 months) to clean the drum and provide the required hygiene.
If you want to spin the laundry held in water, adjust the Spin Speed and press Start / Pause button. The programme will resume. Water is drained, laundry is spun and the programme is completed. If the programme has not reached the spinning step, you can change the speed without switching the machine to Pause mode.
4.6.11 Child Lock Use Child Lock function to prevent children from tampering with the machine. Thus you can avoid any changes in a running programme. If the Programme Selection knob is rotated when the child lock is active, "Child Lock Enabled LED"...
4.6.13 Loading door lock There is a locking system on the loading door of the machine that prevents opening of the loading door in cases when the water level is unsuitable. Loading door light will start flashing when the machine is switched to Pause mode. The machine checks the level of the water inside.
4.6.15 Cancelling the programme To cancel the programme, turn the Programme Selection knob to select another programme. Previous programme will be cancelled. End / Cancel light will flash continuously to notify that the programme has been canceled. Your machine will end the programme when you turn the Programme Selection knob; however, it does not drain the water inside.
4.7 Maintenance and cleaning Service life of product extends and frequently experienced problems will be reduced if it is cleaned at regular intervals. 4.7.1 Cleaning the detergent drawer Clean the detergent drawer at regular intervals (every 4-5 washing cycles) as shown below in order to prevent accumulation of powder detergent in time.
4.7.4 Cleaning the water intake filters There is a filter at the end of each water intake valve at the rear of the product and also at the end of each water intake hose where they are connected to the tap. These filters prevent foreign substances and dirt in the water to enter the product.
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In order to clean the dirty filter and discharge the water: 1 Unplug the product to cut off the supply power. CAUTION: Temperature of the water inside the product may rise up to 90 ºC. To avoid the burning risk, clean the filter after the water inside the product is cooled down. 2.
Troubleshooting Problem Reason Solution Program does not start after • *Press the Start / Pause / Cancel Start / Pause / Cancel button was not pressed. button. closing the door. • Reduce the amount of laundry and It may be difficult to close the loading door in case make sure that the loading door is of excessive loading.
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Problem Reason Solution No water can be seen in the The water level is not visible from outside of the • This is not a failure. washing machine. machine during washing. Loading door cannot be • Drain the water by running the Pump Door lock is activated because of the water level in the machine.
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Problem Reason Solution Machine does not switch to There might be unbalanced load in the machine. • Automatic unbalanced load detection system might be activated due to the spinning step. (*) unbalanced distribution of the laundry in the drum. • Check the filter and the draining hose. The machine will not spin if water is not drained completely.
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Problem Reason Solution Colour of the clothes faded. Excessive laundry was loaded in. • Do not load the machine in excess. (**) Detergent in use is damp. • Keep detergents closed in an environment free of humidity and do not expose them to excessive temperatures.
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Problem Reason Solution Detergent residue in the Detergent is put in wet drawer. • Dry the detergent drawer before putting in detergent. detergent drawer. (**) • Keep detergents closed in an Detergent has gotten damp. environment free of humidity and do not expose them to excessive temperatures.
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Problem Reason Solution Laundry remains wet at the Excessive foam might have occurred and • Use recommended amount of detergent. automatic foam absorption system might have end of the programme. (*) been activated due to too much detergent usage. (*) Machine does not switch to spinning step when the laundry is not evenly distributed in the drum to prevent any damage to the machine and to its surrounding environment.
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If you have purchased an extended guarantee please refer to the instructions contained within the extended guarantee agreement document. Otherwise please call the appropriate number above where service can be obtained at a charge. Should you experience any difficulty in obtaining service please contact the Beko Customer Help-Line. Tel: 0845 600 4911...
Guarantee Washing Machine Your new Beko product is guaranteed against the cost of breakdown repairs for twelve months from the date of the original purchase. What is covered? • Repairs necessary as a result of faulty materials, defective components or manufacturing defect.